I have no clue why this place has 3 stars because my sister and I were visiting Nantucket and this was HIGHLY recommended to us. We made a reservation will in advance and of course you have to make it around the sunset. We thought the food was well worth the price for a nicer dinner and we had the best view of the beach. Our waiter was phenomenal!!! He made so many great recommendations and made sure we got a little bit of everything. From an appetizer, entree and dessert we had zero complaints and dream of going back one day. The views are also the cherry on top! Their menu does change but from what I remember we had the lobster deviled eggs, crab cake, a tuna dish, lobster gnocchi, some shrimp pasta dish and a molten cake! read more

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What a gorgeous view. We sat where we could look out at the beach and ocean and watch the sunset. There was a parking lot in front of the restaurant if you managed to bring a car to Nantucket. The service was impeccable. There was always a waiter within earshot. He kept our waters fully all times. I started off with a stuffed eggplant with apricots, currents and yogurt. It was devine. I wish they would share the recipe. For a main course, I had a grilled veal chop over a bed of warm wild rice and mushrooms. I had it cooked medium rare. I would give it six stars but I am only allowed five. I would definitely return if I ever had the opportunity. A definite must if ever visiting the island. read more

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Enjoyed the food, service and ambience! Would recommend coming right for sunset! The martinis were excellent. read more

Galley Beach - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Nothing beats the view of the sunset at this restaurant. The couches and tables set up on the beach. Some with fire tables are just gorgeous! The service was great! Especially considering how busy it was. The dining room was so loud we could hardly speak across the table. But it is to be expected. Considering it is a busy restaurant. The price fix dinner at $89 seems reasonable, but everything that we chose off the menu was an extra cost. It seems that most things are an extra cost. We are used to Manhattan prices, so it's not that it's unusual for us to spend money for a nice dinner. The food was average and did not reflect the cost. A 23% gratuity is added to the check, which no one tells you when they drop it off. We had two appetizers, two entrées, one cocktail, one cup of coffee and a $97 bottle of wine. The check was $458. You have to make a reservation for a table outside to watch the sunset, as well as a table inside for dinner. I would definitely go back for the sunset, but I would dine someplace else for dinner. read more

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Galley Beach delivers an unforgettable dining experience. The pasta was sensational and my wife's lobster was as fresh and flavorful as it gets. Service was warm, professional, and accommodating. The ocean breeze and stunning views created a dreamy atmosphere, enhanced by perfectly curated music played through crystal‑clear speakers. It's always a pleasure returning here -- and we can't wait for the next visit. read more

We didn't have a reservation, but were able to be seated at a high top with a wonderful beach view. Our server Jimmy was knowledgeable and kind! We could tell he got a little stressed due to his tables being spread out so much, but he did a great job giving us a lovely experience. The drinks were great, the food was delicious, and the dessert was light and tasty. My only con was that my steak was overcooked but I decided to just let it be. Everything else came out perfectly. We will definitely be back again! read more

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So great! Cannot best the setting. The food and service were impeccable. Highly recommend.

The food was good -- not fantastic. I would have rated it a 3 if it weren't for the absolutely stunning view. Definitely plan to finish dinner by 7, because once the sun goes down it gets pretty dark and you lose that beautiful scenery. We tried the Restaurant Week menu; I wasn't a fan of the squash "Caesar" -- the lettuce was replaced with squash, which didn't work for me. The wagyu tips, however, were amazing! read more

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For a very special evening, Galley Beach is the place to go. Reservations open two weeks prior to your requested date. So, you may not have that spectacular sunset on the night you go. The menu is price fix for two courses. $89 per person. The restaurant adds an automatic 23% gratuity to the bill; 3% of which goes directly to the kitchen. Our server was personable and knowledgeable; the kitchen works with finicky customers as well. Our food was delicious and hot. The menu has many items which are upcharged. So, I ordered the beef filet; it was a $16 add on! My two course dinner was $105! Neither my wife nor I drink alcohol. Our bill came to $299; which included the food tax and mandatory 23% gratuity. One caveat; the sunset was spectacular, if not brief. read more

The dining room (for lunch or dinner) is okay. It's quite $$$ for the quality of food. The sunset, however, is excellent. I recommend making a res for one of the seating areas on the sand for sunset. Drinks are good, service is solid, but the sunsets are 10/10! read more

Best food anywhere. Ambiance is great. Staff is perfect. Chef is inventive and will adjust to special requests. The view is breathtaking. MIght be a one time visit for a special occasion as the prices are not cheap but everything is worth the price. Relax and try something that will really make the visit worth it. Maybe start outside for a drink and starter and move inside for your dinner. Just a special place on a very special island. read more

We ordered a kids pasta for my daughter and this is the bowl they gave it to her in- no joke. It looked like it was a bowl ffor ketchup that's how small it was. And then I ordered a panini off the menu which came with salami - I asked them if I can have that taken off to I have a vegetarian option and they said no because the paninis are pre-made... which was surprising to hear at a restaurant like the Galley. I was hoping for something fresh. It's been a spot we've gone to for years but won't be going back after this experience. read more

Galley Beach - Pasta bowl - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

I am imagining a big part of the appeal here is the beautiful view! Unfortunatley we went on a day that was very overcast so any of that appeal was lost on us. We sat at an akward table where the staff was acting like it was normal to pour wine and serve dishes through the windows that were cut behind the table. It is advertised as a two course price fix dinner which in theory is great - -especially for groups that are splitting the bills, but that concept was pretty much defeated by most items on the limited menu having an up charge. Of course the items with an upcharge are pretty much all of the things that you would like to eat. My chowder was underwhelming and served at room temperature. If I was not with a large group I would have sent it back, My shrim dish was delicious. We had a nice time here but I didn't get the impression from our large party that anyone was rushing to go back there, read more

Great evening, crowded but very personable service and super dinner. First the oysters are exceptional, the lobster bisque was chocked full of lobster bits and the Lobster entree and swordfish entree were superb. We will be back , very special. read more

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Pro- atmosphere and service Con- food was mid, nothing I would crave and have to have again. Drinks had NO alcohol. I had a martini which was tasty but very small and had no alcohol. I switched to a Paloma which was larger, but again no alcohol. My husband ordered two martinis and a Tito's and soda - again- hardly any alcohol in them. We are not big drinkers so 2 drinks for me and 3 drinks for my husband in a little over one hour usually is a lot- but - there could not have been the normal amount of alcohol. We felt scammed! We are paying $25 a drink plus 23 percent gratuity for juice. Galley Beach should be ashamed. If you go- go for cocktail hour and order wine. At least you know you are getting what you paid for: the view and drinks! - We will never return. We will not support any business we consider dishonest. I 100 percent would rather be served on Sand Bar! read more

The service, food and drinks are great but the view is everything. Once the sunsets, everyone goes over to the beach to take pictures... and the pictures are amazing. As must as I loved the whole experience the view is what makes the experience spectacular. read more

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My wife and I dined at Galley Beach this week to celebrate her birthday and we were disappointed from start to finish. The restaurant was overcrowded and the space between tables was minimal. The couple next to us was uncomfortable with the seating and discussed leaving, which they did after an appetizer. Service was rushed as it was evident that tables needed to be turned as quickly as possible. At one point the Somm brought our wine over from the ice bucket without a towel and cold water dripped from his hand on my warm dinner. Our entrees were disappointing. My wife ordered the grilled black Angus filet mignon with seasonal vegetables, potato gratin, green peppercorn reduction. The vegetables and potato were over seasoned and the very nice looking filet was inedible due to the excessive spice in the reduction. She scraped off as much as possible but neither of us could taste the steak. The server saw that we were having an issue but didn't offer a solution. My halibut was so salty I quit after a few bites. At that point dinner was over. We feel the $89.00 per person fixed price plus the additional $37.00 in up charges for the apps + entrees with a mandatory 23% gratuity was a total waste of our money. The location is very nice but we won't be returning. read more

The food is AMAZING! Pros: -The food tastes amazing and well worth the prices -The wine choices are unique and taste wonderful -The service is superb -Valet parking or street parking is free -Eating right on the beach -Great for sunset dinners -Beautiful interior -Even the bathrooms play ocean wave sounds Cons: -The crowd is not your typical Nantucket crowd, they are trendy, dressy and have a little superior air about them -Hard to get reservations read more

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Wow, I'm completely shocked by the low reviews of this establishment. My third season in Nantucket and Galley Beach is always a highlight. Lunch or Dinner. Afternoon drinks or nightcaps. The staff is welcoming, attentive and professional. Impressive views. If the clouds cooperate you can catch some of the best sunsets in your life. The critiques on pricing seem very unfair as pricing is in line with other restaurants on the island. Fresh produce, attention to detail and a caring staff really make this the place to be on Nantucket. Lobster spring roll are amazing. But so is the very simple omelette for lunch. Perfectly fluffy eggs. Make a reservation and see for yourself the seaside elegance of Galley Beach. read more

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This place is fantastic. Ignore the reviews. Yes it's expensive but hey, you're on the beach in Nantucket. We had the lobster spring rolls, Caesar salad, chicken, and halibut. All of it was excellent! The drinks are good too. The most fun is people watching. You will have a great night here. read more

Galley Beach - So busy and fun - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

I normally don't write reviews, but felt compelled to do so because we almost cancelled a reservation after reading other reviews and I'm extremely glad we didn't. Food, service and ambiance were all amazing! I highly recommend going early for the sunset and cocktails outside before dinner. read more

Galley Beach - Our cocktails view - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

Eh The Kitchen was strong, every dish we ordered was delicious. We ordered one of every appetizer, and each was very good at minimum, none were to die for or would bring me back a second visit. Our Entrees were also enjoyable. Balanced flavor profiles, nothing overwhelming or unpleasing. Typically heavy dishes such the chicken and pork chop were well plated with appropriate peripheral components. Both entrees pictured were well prepared overall and met my expectations of the establishment. The wine we ordered was delicious. The reason for my low, 2-star rating is the service. All four guests in our party agreed that the service was very rushed and that the wait staff pushed strongly to free up our table for the next guests despite no prior notice of a set dining time period. While we wanted to enjoy, and continue ordering from, their well appointed wine list, we were instead hurried out the door. With a stronger front of house, Galley Beach could be outstanding, an undoubtably 5-star shop. I may or may not return next time we're on island but I probably won't recommend to anyone until I can confirm first hand that the staff is capable of providing a level of service that matches the quality of their food and wine. read more

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***Brunch Review Only*** Do I want to spend $28 on eggs benny? No, probably not. BUT, its Nantucket after all, so one must factor that in. You are paying for the ambiance and that view. That said, the dish was a perfect classic benny, so its not as if you're forced to eat slop. Oh and I thought the cocktails were outstanding, especially their riff on a fresh marg. read more

Galley Beach - Outdoor view - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

This place was great seven years ago and it's still great! Dined here for dinner, we had exceptional waiter service, very pleasant bartender and hostess. I brought my parents here for their wedding anniversary (they have never been to Nantucket) and they were very happy with everything! My mother loved her hanger steak (she is super fussy) and my father had the swordfish special and enjoyed it. I was a bit disappointed with my seafood in broth entree. All the fish was overcooked (chewy) and the portion was very small. That is my only complaint! The sunsets are to die for and you will not find a better outdoor ambiance on the island. Look forward to returning next time we visit! read more

Beautiful resturant, great service. Hostess could be more friendly. If you are celebrating a special occasion, you will have to remind them. It was not sufficient to mention it during the initial reservation nor the subsequent confirmation. read more

For a place that is soooooo expensive, they should train their staff better. We ordered the vegetarian option and it came with bacon on it!!!! No apologies. The pours are so minimal. When I asked about it, the waiter said, "This isn't a country club!" You go for the sunset view and the excellent fish. It is very fun to be on the beach. read more

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Beautiful overpriced beach restaurant which always claims they're fully booked with over 15 empty tables. All the money they must be loosing by a ridiculous reservation system. Chicken Milanese good not great . Lobster roll very fresh . Drinks nicely poored. A built in 23% service fee so if you have bad service not a damn thing you can do about it. Fortunately Lyndsy was great so for us not an issue. read more

Galley Beach - Chicken Milanese - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

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Way over priced. Food was ok, but not for what they charge. Service was slow and they included a 23% service charge. If you must go, go before sunset. Sand in your toes was cool, but that's about it! read more

Galley Beach - Outdoor dining at Galle Beach. - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

This place used to be really special but now it's not worth it unless you are just there to get the sunset picture. The staff is really pretentious, they charged $100 for 3 drinks at the bar and only filled up the champagne glass half full. It also used to be be a fun bar scene but they don't have enough bartenders and they ones who work there act as if they are doing a chore to get drinks orders. They add on all these hidden service charge fees on top of the super high prices so no wonder the staff has stopped caring. The host was really rude and argued about a 15 minute mistake on the reservation. It's a shame because the view is amazing! read more

For the price, the food was extremely mid. The best aspect about the restaurant was the beach front views and having dinner in the sand. I will say that part was spectacular, however, I was very unimpressed by the menu and quality of food. The service was also not very impressive. The only reason I would go back would be to have drinks at the bar. There's 100% better places to go for dinner in Nantucket than here. read more

Arrogant front of the house staff. slow service. Lobster roll was 70% roll and 30% lobster. Killer view but that's about it.

Come here for the views! I've never been anywhere else where you had fine dining while sitting right on the beach. We came at 5:30 and ended up staying past sunset. The service was fantastic and everyone seemed to be following all covid guidelines. In terms of the food it wasn't the best I've ever had; however, it was good. My boyfriend and I had a few cocktails with my favorite being the espresso martini. Side-note - Save room for dessert and get the creme brûlée it was amazing we still talk about how good it was!! While this place is incredibly expensive you are probably expecting that if vacationing in Nantucket. Definitely worth a try! read more

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One star for the incredible view. everything else was just horrible. we made a reservation for cocktails/apps (and told we'd be charged $100pp if we didn't show up), but when we got there, the host treated us like an annoyance and was incredibly rude, flustered to find us a table even though we had a reservation. Once we were seated, we had to ask for menus/water/a SERVER at all! food was NOT good and one of the most expensive meals we had on our trip (for literally 2 appetizers). not to mention the drunk people falling out of their chairs and flashing the restaurant a few tables over. just go to the beach for the sunset view, skip this place. so many other better restaurants for this price point in Nantucket! :) read more

2 stars (.5-1 star for dinner but 3.5-4 stars for separate sunset outdoor cocktails experience afterward). I'd recommend avoiding dinner there and just doing cocktails. We made reservations 2 weeks in advance to have dinner at a beachside table--my primary interest in the restaurant at all--only to be called by an aggressive hostess day of to confirm my reservation but insist it was made for indoor seating. Because we still had outdoor reservations for cocktails and at that point would not be able to get a reservation anywhere else, I complied and ignored this red flag. When we get there half of the tables outside, of course, are empty but allegedly reserved. When it came to the dinner, I've had had better meals at chains in strip malls than their $100/pp 2 course price fixe. Stale room temp bread. Really really mediocre, tourist trap food (dry halibut, overcooked filet); low quality wines $29 a glass. Service inside was also pretty terrible. Appetizers came out 5 minutes before first round, entrees 10 minutes before second round, all at 6pm when the place was only about 40% full. 23% Gratuity, btw, is already included in the bill. The saving grace of the experience was the outdoor cocktails after. Night and day difference in service with our outdoor server vs indoor. Great drinks, good recommendations by our server, cool experience beachside under the stars. I write few reviews and even fewer bad ones, but felt compelled because this place is hyped up but delivered an awful dinning experience reeking of pretentious jerks trying to take advantage of visitors. I know hospitality right now is challenging and there were some bright spots (The manager who seated us seemed nice, our cocktail server was excellent, attentive somm) but expected much better when it came to delivering on the reservation we made, the menu, and indoor service for a meal that came out to about $380 for 2. read more

Consistently one of our favorite restaurants on the island. Cocktail service was a bit slow to begin our experience. We had cocktails on the beach to begin with. Otherwise, dinner spectacular, wine list lovely. It is a must-visit for us when we are there. read more

This place is amazing...the service is over the top! The ambiance and the food! We we're concerned after reading the reviews but had the best night! Started with cocktails in the beach and sunset. The staff kindly too pics of us with the sunset in the back and were patient and accommodating. Then handed us off to our wonderful waitress inside. Food was tasty and beautiful and we all loved our evening! Highly recommend! read more

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I went here with some friends for lunch/brunch on Sunday and we absolutely loved it! It has very cute decor throughout the restaurant, filled with palms. There is an option to sit inside, on their patio, and on the beach! They also have a more casual "beach lounge" where you can go to grab a bite after a day at the beach in your bathing suit, which we'll totally do next time. We got lobster rolls, a burger, and chicken salad sandwich which all were delicious. I did eye the brunch dishes as they came out and they looked amazing too. The service was great and so were the cocktails. Overall, they had a lot of food options that all sounded appealing and something on the menu for everyone. It was also great that they had options for upscale dining and casual beach dining, a great addition to the Nantucket food scene! read more

Galley Beach - Hibiscus cocktails! - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

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The best service, view and food! It is considered pricey by some but worth the experience.

I'm really not sure where to begin. We've been going to Galley Beach for the last 12 years, and my wife has for much longer than that. We have had many excellent date nights while on Nantucket, and we even had my parents' 40th anniversary dinner there years ago. It has been a can't miss...until last night. My wife and I were seated, and noticed they've done away with table cloths and cloth napkins, and have shifted to a 2-course prix fixe menu. Different, but fine. We then waited 15 to 20 minutes to be greeted by our server, and the restaurant wasn't particularly busy. When he did come, he said, "Are you ready to order?" No apology for the wait, no explanation of the soup or any specials, no offer to start with drinks. Our first course was entirely ordinary. A hummus plate you could find at your favorite Irish pub and a spring vegetable tasting, which was basically cut up raw veggies in a line. The second course was much better. I had halibut and my wife had a lobster pasta dish. Our dessert was also very good - creme brûlée and panna cotta. I've also included a picture of the restroom, which included an overflowing trash can and general sloppiness. I know it's been a tough time for the hospitality industry. I'm not really sure if this disastrous night is the result of short staffing, lack of management oversight, rustiness, or some combination of all of these. read more

Galley Beach - Seafood Near Me - Nantucket, Massachusetts

The drinks and the views were fabulous. The food on the other hand is good, but not what you would expect for the price you are paying for dinner. Favorites of the night included the halibut and the veal tartare. Overall, our other dishes felt like upscale banquet food. I'm giving the stars for the ambience and experience. read more

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